Steelers Linked to 527-Touchdown Future Hall of Fame QB

Veteran QB Aaron Rodgers could reunite with former coach Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:42pm

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have been connected to veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a future Hall of Famer who has thrown 527 touchdowns in his career. Rodgers, who played under Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy for 13 seasons in Green Bay, is seen as a potential solution to the Steelers' quarterback uncertainty heading into the 2026-27 NFL season.

Why it matters

The Steelers have lacked a reliable starting quarterback since the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger, and securing a proven veteran like Rodgers could provide much-needed stability and playoff contention for the franchise.

The details

Rodgers, 42, signed a one-year deal with the Steelers before the 2025-26 season and had a relatively productive campaign, throwing for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. While the Steelers reached the AFC Wild Card round, they were ultimately eliminated by the Houston Texans. Bringing Rodgers back for another season would give Pittsburgh a proven quarterback to build around for 2026-27.

  • Rodgers signed a one-year deal with the Steelers before the 2025-26 NFL season.
  • In the 2025-26 season, Rodgers threw for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.

The players

Aaron Rodgers

A 42-year-old veteran quarterback and future Hall of Famer who has thrown 527 touchdowns in his career. Rodgers played under Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy for 13 seasons in Green Bay.

Mike McCarthy

The current head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who previously coached Aaron Rodgers for 13 seasons with the Green Bay Packers.

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What they’re saying

“Patience in the offseason has been the theme for Aaron Rodgers late in his career. And while there have been no reported offers to Rodgers, Steelers brass has voiced interest in a reunion.”

— Mason Cameron, Pro Football Focus Writer

“It makes sense to pair Rodgers with his longtime former head coach and play-caller, Mike McCarthy. McCarthy coached Rodgers for 13 of his 20 NFL seasons, reaching the heights of Super Bowl champions and NFL MVP awards.”

— Mason Cameron, Pro Football Focus Writer

What’s next

The Steelers will need to determine if they want to re-sign Rodgers for the 2026-27 season, which would provide stability at the quarterback position.

The takeaway

Securing a future Hall of Fame quarterback like Aaron Rodgers could be a game-changer for the Steelers, who have lacked consistency at the position since Ben Roethlisberger's retirement. Reuniting Rodgers with his former coach Mike McCarthy could be the key to the Steelers' return to playoff contention.